As humans get older, their immune system has a tendency to produce more antibodies against their own body's tissues. These antibodies are called
A)allografts
B)autografts
C)autoantibodies
D)monoclonal antibodies
E)IgM antibodies

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As humans age, their immune system may begin to produce autoantibodies, which are antibodies that target their own body's tissues. This can lead to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. The other choices, allografts, autografts, monoclonal antibodies, and IgM antibodies, do not specifically relate to the phenomenon described in the question.

As Humans Get Older, Their Immune System Has a Tendency